Ryobi RY40101 - Manual (Page 11)

7 — English
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery ...................................................................... 40 Volt
Cutting Path ............................................................... 16 in. Height Adjustments .................................. 1.25 in. to 3.5 in.
Wheel Size ............................................6 in. front, 8 in. rear
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BATTERY COVER
The battery cover protects the battery port from moisture
and debris.
CARRYING HANDLE
The lawn mower has a carrying handle for easy transport.
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher collects grass clippings and prevents
them from being discharged across your lawn as you mow.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The height adjustment lever provides cutting height
adjustments.
KEY
The key must be inserted before the mower can be started.
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
The motor/blade control assembly, located on the upper
handle of the mower, engages and disengages the motor
and blade.
MULCHING PLUG
Your mower is equipped with a mulching plug that covers
the rear discharge opening, which allows the mower blade
to cut and recut for finer clippings.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not insert key or battery pack until assembly is
complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.